The ancient hymns, poems, and prayers found in the Psalms teach us how to communicate with God. This year the Lenten devotions, prepared by writers at Westminster Church, are based on the Psalms. Here you will find daily readings from people who took the ancient texts and connected them to their lives, inviting us to do the same.
We hope the readings will deepen your connection to God during this season of Lent.
Fragrance Prayer Mother Teresa of Calcutta Dear Jesus, help us to spread your fragrance everywhere we go. Flood our souls with your spirit and life. Penetrate and possess our whole being so utterly, that our lives may only be a radiance of yours. Shine through us, and be so in us, that every person we should come in contact with may feel your presence in our soul. Let them look up and see no…
Psalm 20:1,9 The Lord answer you in the day of trouble! The name of the God of Jacob protect you! Give victory to the king, O Lord; answer us when we call. Reflection: How does the Lord answer us when we call? When does He answer our call? I was diagnosed with a serious illness a couple of years ago. I had to make a major decision on how to treat the illness. Being relatively young to have been…
Psalm 20:2-5 May he send you help from the sanctuary, and give you support from Zion. May he remember all your offerings, and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices. May he grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your plans. May we shout for joy over your victory, and in the name of our God set up our banners. May the Lord fulfill all your petitions. Reflection: Theses verses are a b…
Psalm 20:1 The Lord answer you in the day of trouble. The name of the God of Jacob protect you! The Journey Prayer Anonymous God, bless to me this day, God, bless to me this night; Bless, O bless, Thou God of grace, Each day and hour of my life; Bless, O bless, Thou God of grace, Each day and hour of my life. God, bless the pathway on which I go, God, bless the earth that is beneath my…
